For years, China came at Hong Kong’s opposition politicians in roundabout ways to maintain a facade of legitimacy. Now the gloves are entirely off. In a characteristically vague yet sweeping manner, ... ( read original story ...)
Bhutan to explore solar energy use with ADB grant
The ADB has approved a $3 million grant to help the government of Bhutan to implement its Alternative Renewable Energy Pilot Project. ( read original story ...)
Bhutan to explore solar energy use with ADB grant
The ADB has approved a $3 million grant to help the government of Bhutan to implement its Alternative Renewable Energy Pilot Project. ( read original story ...)
Path to recovery to be focus at 4th MEA Fintech Forum
The path to recovery in the aftermath of Covid-19 and the increasingly essential role of Artificial Intelligence and big data-driven digital innovation in banking will be among the main topics at the ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s PM Sheikh Khalifa dies at 84 years old
Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain, has died aged 84, the royal palace of Bahrain announced on the morning of Wednesday,. Al-Khalifa was the country’s head of government since 1970, being the ... ( read original story ...)
Path to recovery to be focus at 4th MEA Fintech Forum
The path to recovery in the aftermath of Covid-19 and the increasingly essential role of Artificial Intelligence and big data-driven digital innovation in banking will be among the main topics at the ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s PM Sheikh Khalifa dies at 84 years old
Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain, has died aged 84, the royal palace of Bahrain announced on the morning of Wednesday,. Al-Khalifa was the country’s head of government since 1970, being the ... ( read original story ...)
The dirty side of development finance
This week, all the public development banks in the world are gathering to make post-Covid plans. But guess who doesn't have a seat at the table? ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s $124 Billion Pension Fund Plans Infrastructure Boost
Kuwait’s $124 billion pension fund, which posted a record first-half profit, plans to double its infrastructure investment and boost exposure to private equity, its director general said. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon to Launch Digital Currency in 2021
Lebanon’s central bank has become the latest monetary regulator to move towards the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and is planning for a launch next year. ( read original story ...)